🏀 NBA Legends
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This player was known as “His Airness.”
Michael Jordan
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This violation occurs when a player stops dribbling and then begins dribbling again.
double dribble
100
What team wears these colors?
This NBA team is from Los Angeles and wears purple and gold.
Los Angeles Lakers
100
This trophy is awarded to the NBA champions.
Larry O’Brien Trophy
100
This exciting shot happens when a player jumps and slams the ball through the hoop.
dunk
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This tall player for the Lakers was nicknamed “Shaq.”
Shaquille O'Neal
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NBA teams have this many seconds to attempt a shot that hits the rim.
24 seconds
The 24-second rule was adopted in 1954 to speed up the game, with the 14-second reset on offensive rebounds introduced later to further increase the pace.
200
This NBA team’s mascot is named Benny the Bull.
Chicago Bulls
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This team won multiple championships in the 1990s with Michael Jordan.
Chicago Bulls
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This move is used to quickly change direction while dribbling from one hand to the other.
crossover
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This player is famous for shooting 3-pointers for Golden State.
Stephen Curry
300
This defensive strategy combines both man-to-man and zone coverage responsibilities.
matchup zone defense
300
This NBA team has a rocket in its name.
Houston Rockets
300
The NBA Finals are played in this best-of-seven format.
first to 4 wins
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This pass is thrown by bouncing the ball off the floor to a teammate.
bounce pass
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This basketball superstar wore jersey number 23 for the Bulls.
Michael Jordan
400
This rule violation happens when a player takes too many steps without dribbling the ball.
traveling
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This team is named after fast-moving warriors.
Oklahoma City Thunder
400
This city hosted the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Springfield
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This type of shot is taken while jumping and releasing the ball in midair.
jump shot
500
This Hall of Fame player was nicknamed “The Black Mamba.”
Kobe Bryant
500
This rare basketball play happens when an offensive player grabs their own missed free throw without another player touching the ball first after the shot fails to hit the rim.
freethrow violation
500
This NBA team is represented by a deer mascot named Bango.
Milwaukee Bucks
500
This legendary coach won 11 NBA championships with the Boston Celtics.
Bill Russell
500
This flashy move involves spinning the ball on one finger, often seen during basketball exhibitions.
finger spin